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Chest Pain Causes


Non-cardiac causes of chest pain include the following:

Gastrointestinal Causes (reflux, ulcer)
Musculoskeletal Causes
Pulmonary Causes (pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, pneumothorax)
Aortic Dissection
Nerve Impingement
Shingles



Gastrointestinal Causes

Pains originating from the digestive tract often can mimic heart pains. Acid produced in the stomach can sometimes reflux, or back up into the esophagus, the long tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. ...Read the full article

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Some mood disorders have signs and symptoms of chest pain (depression and a type of anxiety).